Originally Posted by
Gustaf
...or take a look at BD (many around here seems like that program) with it’s easy elite qualification and the possibility use miles+cash for rewards.
I'll second bmi's diamond club. Good earn rates, and excellent redemption rates. Not too hard to reach *G either.
Also note that EB usually doesn't give confirmed upgrades, it's an at-the-gate thing.
I guess you've considered the oneworld (BA/QF) option too?